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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:29 am
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The_littlest_dragonfly Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:24 pm
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[ - Begin Interaction for New RP Day - ]
Gin was not a happy camper. Not. At. All. After his fight with Gia, heβd gone for a very long run along the edge of the woods β he hadnt ventured in because he wasnβt that stupid and he knew that Ven, Gia and Rin would literally kill him if he did something stupid like get kidnapped. Thus, heβd kept to the edge where he could easily escape from an attack or run if he spotted an enemy. In any case, heβd run so much that heβd exhausted himself, much like heβd done during the days when heβd needed to push himself to the brink just to sleep without the visions. After his run, heβd wandered home and snuck into his room through the window, mainly so he didnβt have to face Ven or Gianna. Gin had wanted to sleep at the Academy, but Rin would have thrown a fit if heβd disappeared on her, so heβd sucked it up and gone home.
If there was one thing that he absolutely hated, it was fighting with Gianna. She meant the world to him and having her mad at him? Well, it was a big deal. Thus, when he awoke the following morning, his day off, heβd opted to stay in bed. Heβd eventually ventured out his window to go get something to eat β he hadnβt wanted to go down into the kitchen, nope, that was Giaβs domain. Heβd spent the day mostly thinking and sulking and being his old grumpy self.
By the morning of the second day, he knew that he needed to talk to Gianna, but unfortunately, with classes, that would have to wait until after. Arising extra early, Gin coaxed Rin onto his back and snuck out of the house via the front door and headed to the Academy. Along the way, he stopped to pick up some fruit and a few pastries for them to share for breakfast. By the time the pair arrived at the Academy, the sun was up, and the sky was turning from shades of yellow, orange and pink, into a bright blue.
Stepping into the classroom, Gin wasnβt surprised to see that they were the first ones to arrive, classes wouldnβt begin for at least half an hour. Setting Rin down in a chair, he took the one beside her and offered her and apple and a pastry. She was still half awake but he knew sheβd take the food anyway. Biting into his own apple, he huffed a bit. The Gods only knew what Gianna had told Ven about the fightβ¦he really wasnβt looking forward to the βfather-sonβ talk they were more than likely going to have after classβ¦
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Wolf Shifter & Reluctant Oracle || Gin Kuroko
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:31 pm
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-The day Prior-
The rest of his time with Ishitari was short as she promptly led him to the shop he was seeking. They had parted on friendly terms as best as he could tell, and he had his letters delivered. The rest of his day was spent returning the academy and exploring the more scenic areas of it as a thought rested in his mind. 'Many individuals have pets...Should I? And if so what should I get.' He had debated to himself. Dogs were far too messy, most birds were too loud. A cat was a potential but they were un-tameable from what he had learned. He really wasn't sure what would be an ideal pet. Their nature wasn't the only issue he faced in determining which to use. Whatever pet he chose would, indirectly, represent his family to a degree. He would have to get one worthy enough of them if he chose one, but currently he did not know which to get. He had retired after this to his bed, mentally dreaming of the possibilities of what would work.
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Jace would arise a little later than intended. He liked to rise early but after the events and thoughts he had from yesterday he had accidentally overslept. Eko had already left for the day by the time he rose from his bed, a shame, but he would see him again in time. He would go about getting himself ready and presentable, taking his time as he was no longer in as much of a rush. One benefit to always waking up early is that when you awoke late, you would not be late. And since he couldn't be an hour early, he figured half an hour or so would be fine. Once he was certain he was presentable, and dined on a small meal to sate his hunger till later, he left the room and headed to class.
He calmly reached his class not long after he set out and entered the door, less hesitant than last time. From what Gin had told him of his own troubles shifting in the past, Jace felt a bit better about his own troubles with it. He still didn't want to be associated as a shifter, but he felt less bad about being an inadequate one. So, with speed and a bit more confidence, he opened the door and quickly entered the room. Immediately he found himself to not be alone, as Gin and Rin were both sitting beside one another eating breakfast. He would give a polite bow to them both. "A pleasant morning to you both." He would simply say in a neutral tone. He would then continue walking to the very front of the class and took the same seat he had taken last time. He sat up straight in his seat as he let his mind wander again, wondering what type of animal would be good. Thinking on it, as currently there were not many others here...he considered enlisting there help. 'They are shifters, and one is comfortable in their animal form...Perhaps they know something of it.' As he mulled it over, he knew at the least he would need to find somewhere the animals were sold to a degree as he did not know what he could find if he set out for one. Not to mention the forest was off limits regardless. He would turn in his seat a little to regard the two as he spoke. "Would any of you happen to know a reputable store that sold animals? I find my knowledge on the subject...lacking, and I seek to alleviate that as there are a few individuals who desire such information." Jace would ask in a calm yet curious tone of voice, not ashamed to lack knowledge in the area. It was also a carefully neutral screen he had placed so that others would not know of the true intention. While it was only a minor inquiry, and would bring no shame to him, old habits die hard as he found himself covering his tracks but saying it was others who desired such things. He didn't know if they would find it insulting to be asked such a thing, and if he didn't get an animal for himself he didn't want their information to seem wasted. To help with his altered question, he mentioned a genuine fact oh his past and was sicnere in his thanks. "I admittedly know very little about animals in general, having not grown up with much at all. Any help at all that could be provided would be appreciated, and I thank you even if you do not have any answers."
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:00 pm
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:16 pm
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The_littlest_dragonfly Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 4:55 pm
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Surprisingly, Jace was the first to arrive. Given the maleβs disappointment last class, Gin had suspected that heβd try to maybe skip a class or two, but he was glad to see that heβd thought wrong. ββMorningβ¦β He said with a little nod of acknowledgement. Despite the fact that he was glad to see Jace in class, Gin was still grumpy from his fight and the silent treatment with Gia.
After a short time, Jace spoke up again, this time with a very odd question. Arching a brow, Gin blinked a few times in bewilderment, his ears tipping back and to the sides several times as he tried to fathom why a shifter would want a pet. Gin looked toward Rin, who seemed very groggy and anti-social today, but it hardly mattered, she didnβt know the city very well yet so she couldnβt offer the answer Jace was looking for.
Looking back toward the reptilian shifter, Gin frowned a little. βWellβ¦if youβre just looking for general knowledge, Iβd suggest the Library instead of a shop that sells animals.β Gin said with a little nod. βTruth be told, Iβve never heard of a shifter owning a petβ¦Itβd be kinda weird, you know? Kinda like βanimals owning animalsβ?β Gin said with a small shrug.
βBut if you really wanna go to one of those shops, I can take youβ¦they creep me out, make me uncomfortable to be honest, but Iβll take you if you want to see it for yourself.β Just seeing all those animals in cages made him want to set them all free. It wasnβt rightβ¦animals were meant to be free.
Before Gin could say anything else regarding the subject, Thanya came into the classroom in her own enthusiastic way. Turning to look at her, he gave her a nod of greeting. βGood Morning, Thanya. Iβm not sureβ¦Iβll get class started anyway. If Professor Acckerman wants to take over after, then it wonβt be a problem.β He said with a small sigh as he popped the last of his pastry into his mouth and arose from his seat.
"Alrightβ¦today, I want to talk about shifting in itβs various forms.β Gina said as he approached the desk at the front of the class. Leaning back against it, he crossed his arms over his chest. βFor some shifters, shifting entirely into their full animal form, is easy.β Gin said, looking toward Thanya and Rin, βFor others, shifting just a portion of themselves is easier. In any case, control is the key.β Gin explained, looking toward Jace.
βMastering all attributes of shifting takes years of practice. Admittedly, even I still have trouble sometimes.β That being said, Gin held up one of his hands. Narrowing his gaze at his fingers, he slowly but surely morphed his hand into a reptilian-like claw, complete with scales and long, sharp nails. But the effect only lasted about ten seconds before his hand morphed back into it's normal form.
βToday, I want each of you to focus on shifting in a way that is challenging for you. Whether itβs the process of shifting fully, or partially, or maybe even into a different type of animal aside from your βbaseβ form. If you have any questions, let me know.β
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Wolf Shifter & Reluctant Oracle || Gin Kuroko
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:42 pm
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Jace noticed Gin frown to his question, wondering perhaps if it was perhaps an offensive question to ask or if it were a frown of concentration. Such things could, at times, be hard to determine. 'Especially when I still know so little about him.' Jace added as he thought to himself. Knowing the motive of people made the assumptions of facial expressions and conversation hints all the more reliable. Still, he would merely have to see how the response was. As Gin spoke, saying for general knowledge he could visit the library, Jace kept that in mind. It may prove useful in the future to learn more about whatever animal he happened to choose, but it currently was not his desired answer. He did add an interesting comment on how he knew no shifter who had a pet, making the comparison of an animal holding an animal. Though Jace kept his own expression carefully neutral, he could not stop his tongue from flickering out momentarily to the comment. 'I am nothing like an animal. Even if my abilities are limited only to such things, I am no animal.' He thought to himself, slightly angry at the remark. He had no right to be, it was not meant in ill will...but even then, Jace had learned to suppress his powers in the past to hide the shame of it. That was not something that would easily go away. He mentally forced himself to calm down, Gins words of offering to be a guide helping a little. Forcing himself to dismiss the comment for now to achieve his goal, as was such a common thing at home to hide ones true thought, he would smile politely to him. "Thank you for the offer. If it really bothers you, simple instructions would suffice. Though I myself would not be opposed to the company." Jace would say in his carefully taught polite voice, not able to add much more emotion to it as he tried to erase the comment earlier from his mind. 'I can always take Eko or Miss Kamsing perhaps. Their presence may lighten my mood.' He thought to himself.
It was then that Miss Kamsing would enter the room, a welcome relief for Jace as usual. She waved to Jace, gave a friendly smile and sat besides him. Feeling his more negative thoughts fleeing a bit, he would smile and politely bow his head a little towards her. Before he would engage her in some conversation, he noticed it seemed as if she wanted to speak to him. A not so subtle tell in her case, and he wondered as to the purpose of it. 'She surely did not hear my question...so what is it she desires to talk about?' Jace pondered to himself. A bit too long perhaps, as her cheery and enthusiastic nature caused her to engage Gin again and kick start the lesson as is usual. While he dreaded the class itself last time, he felt less bad about it currently. As Gin assumed the role of teacher again, which seemed strange to Jace that the actual professor would be late the second class in a row, he would explain how todays lesson was about mastering all aspects of shifting. He mentioned how some, such as Miss Kamsing and his sister were good at full shifts while he specifically looked towards Jace when mentioning partial shifts. Which, though singled out for that reason, did not entirely feel that bad when put in the way he did. It almost seemed as if he were implying Jcae was uniquely good at something others were not . He then did something Jace did not realize was an option. He mentioned shifting into other animals, and he himself grew a scaly claw for a few moments before it disappeared. Jace blinked, staring for a moment at the spot where his hand had been reptilian, before he quickly focused his attention back on Gin himself. 'I can barely shift as a snake, and now apparently my abilities let me shift into other things as well?' He pondered to himself. It was then that he would mention trying to shift in a way that was challenging to them. He could not take the easy way out of a partial shift, he knew that much. He had yet to fully shift but...he would be even more lost on trying to shift into something else. 'Nothing for it but to try and regain my pride.' He reasoned to himself. As he began to try and focus on shifting, though he asked one thing before he did. "What would someone need to do in order to shift into another form?" He said, honestly curious even as his attention was becoming more and more focused to trying to fully shift.
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:49 pm
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:11 pm
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Truth be told, shifting into other animals was hard. Everyone had a βbase formβ that was fairly easy to change into, once you got the hang of it, but other animals were tricky, mainly because shifting into their forms wasnβt instinctive.
βShifting into other forms, aside from your base animal form, is probably one of the hardest things you will do while trying to master your raiment.β Gin stated with a little nod as he crossed his arms over his chest. βFor most shifters, transforming into their base form is fairly instinctive. Unlike other raiments, shifters are born knowing their powers and can begin to shift at very young ages.β In Jaceβs case, this wasnβt true. For whatever reason, he had trouble finding his base formβ¦
βEssentially, all shifters can develop the ability to take other animal forms, once they master their own form. Taking other shifted forms is challenging and many find that those forms are weaker than their βbase formβ, but it is possible to shift into other animals with practice.β He said with a little nod.
βNow, let me see what you can do.β That being said, Gin sat back to watch the students begin the lesson for the day. Truth be told, he was most interested to see the progress Jace made with his raiment. He was curious as to why the shifter couldnβt fully transform. What was preventing him from connecting to his base form? It didnβt make any senseβ¦
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The_littlest_dragonfly Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:47 am
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Jace listened to Gin's explanation of shifting in other forms with as much attention as he could spare. The rest was focused on trying to finally and hopefully fully shift. Had he more time, and thinking space, he would've perhaps pondered why they were supposed to have intrinsic forms and if maybe it would have been easier for him to do so than others for lack of shifting into a base form. But time was not something he had. Slowly, yet surely, scales again began to appear on his body. As the minutes ticked on with Jace in silent concentration, he tried to figure out how to do this. How to just shift as it was so natural for everyone else yet so foreign to him. He began thinking if maybe there was a way to make it easier, maybe divide it in steps. 'Can I even do that?' He thought to himself. Maybe if he focused on specific parts he could build his way up.
He began to think of all the simple transformation he used to experiment with when he was young despite it being long ago. His breathing quickened slightly and his forked tongue began to appear a little more frequently as he thought of that and was less focused on keeping his composure than in trying to shift. He remembered the senses he used to get...How did he do it...It helped him keep tabs on his parents and guests. Let him know where it was safe to hide and where all the candy was stashed too..Slowly, he could feel the senses returning. His tongue flickered out a little more as he began to be able to taste things in the air. He could pick up things he had not noticed before, and as he looked to follow them he saw they led to the other individuals...though they didn't look the same. No...They glowed a strange color that fluctuated at different areas. His eyes blinked, and unbeknownst to him, more scales were appearing on his face. He had much more than the last time he tried. Still, he remained focus, trying to think of what else. 'If I can master the head, maybe I can master the rest.' He thought to himself. However, he did not realize something. When his attention got distracted by the new lights...he lost his focus on furthering his shifts. Trying to get back to it felt like he was throwing himself against a brick wall. With a concentrated effort, more scales appearing briefly, he let out a long yet tired breath and sunk into his seat, panting. His scales slowly fading away as well as the colors he saw. "I am afraid...that may be all I can do for now. I can't even keep the little I have...It is fading." Jace would say, not in the formal and rigid politeness as usual but with genuine exhaustion in his voice and slight disappointment. "My apologies, it seems I need more practice." He would end, taking the time to recover as he would watch the others.
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:24 pm
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The_littlest_dragonfly Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:30 pm
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Gin kept a close eye on Rin, who seemed a bit out of sorts, Thanya, who was eager to try to shift her hands into claws, and Jace who was concentrating on his full shift. Overall, everyone was doing great, but Jace was excelling. Although he might not be able to fully transform, after only one class he had shown a lot of progress. Therefore, when the boy apologized for his efforts, Gin was quick to shake his head and hold up a hand to stop him from saying anything else.
βDonβt apologize, Jace. Thanya is right β you have made a lot of progress.β The fact that the boy was able to accomplish so much in such a short amount of time was a feat and of itself. βYou need to keep one thing in mind, Jace. All shifters are different, and Iβm not talking about the different types of animals we all are.β He said firmly, but clearly as Ven might if he were there.
βIt is entirely possible that it could be easier for you to master shifting parts of your body before learning to shift all of your body at once. What may come as easy for one shifter may be a big challenge for another. All we need to do is find out the best way to teach you and guide you towards mastering your ability.β He said with a small, friendly smile.
Turning his attention back to Thanya, he gave her a crooked, amused smile. βThat may not be a bad idea, Thanyaβ¦helping one another like that would certainly help and it would be a challenge as well.β Looking toward Rin, he huffed a bit. For whatever reason his sister wasnβt in a very social mood today, although he couldnβt really blame her.
βWeβll practice more next classβ¦you both did very well.β He said with a friendly look. βKeep at it in your free time, if you can, but donβt push yourselves too hard, I donβt want Merek to come and scold meβ¦β That was the last thing he needed β more faculty upset with him. βIβll see you both next time.β That being said, class was dismissed and Gin was again left to deal with his personal problemsβ¦
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:05 pm
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Jace was surprised to hear praise both from Miss Kamsing and Gin, so much so he was confused for a second. 'Why are they praising me when I failed to fully shift?' He questioned to himself. He wasn't aware of how many more scales had appeared on him, so focused that he hadn't even felt them taking shape or when they disappeared. He knew he had managed to shift a specific part he had not used in a long time, but he didn't even understand what that had done for him. He was in control of it for too short a time, and memory of the past only brought up vague images of similar colors on other people. It had been so long that even if he had known what it did then, he did not now. He would need to try and maintain that one for longer if he wanted to understand it. But that was hardly a visible thing, so he believed, and failing to accomplish his goal a part of him thought it was just false praise. 'Perhaps it was for my effort, I do feel exhausted.' He reasoned to himself. Praise here seemed much easier to come by than in his home. To his parents, this would merely be viewed as failure and he would be dealt with appropriately for it. It just felt so...strange now, that he was being encouraged nicely rather than strictly. He wasn't sure how he felt about it, but it didn't feel like a bad thing. He managed a smile to both Gin and Miss Kamsing, inclining his head slightly before speaking in a more casual tone for once. "Thank you, I appreciate the praise." He was sincere in his thanks, even if emotionally he was unsure how to take it, it was a mercy anyway he saw it. Whether the sincerity could be picked up from his own carefully picked tone of voice when he was not as drained as now, he did not know nor particularly care if it would expose when he wasn't. He assumed it was close enough to be the same, but in this state he could be wrong.
Jace nodded at the input Gin gave him. It seemed they both had arrived to the same conclusion as one another, that a step-wise process would be the more efficient way in him learning to shift.His assumption, thankfully, seemed to be a line of reasoning not uniquely his own and thus had merit to still be experimented with. Then, another surprising line of dialogue reached his ears. Jace blinked a few times, his eyes looking slightly more reptilian than normal briefly as he was trying to process what just happened as his gaze remained on Thanya. 'She desires to practice with me...not only for her benefit in shifting into another form, but so that I may not feel as self conscience of my own troubles?' Jace thought to himself, repeating it in his mind like it was a foreign language he was trying to decrypt piece by piece. The offer, though benefiting Thanya, was more of a benefit to him both in terms of his practice and so that he could retain a level of dignity about this. If he wasn't so shocked at the selflessness and compassionate consideration in the offer he may have noticed that he had stopped calling her Miss Kamsing in his head and was now calling her by her first name, a lack of formality that was not typical with him. As Gin piped in and said it would be a good idea as well, with Thanya looking expectantly at him, so Jace responded after a brief moment of consideration. "I thank you for the generous offer Thanya, and I accept. I promise to aid you as much as I am able next time." He would end in a smile again, only this time noticing he called her Thanya. 'When did I get so familiar with her?' He questioned himself. He had been seeing her fairly often, but he was used to maintaining his polite distance from others. It was a mask he wore well and often, natural even, yet she passed through it in so few encounters. It may have just been his exhaustion, or her kind nature, but he was not entirely sure. He also was unsure on how he felt about it. It was then he also remembered something else, a thought almost lost after the events of the class. Gin had already announced the end of class and was preparing to leave as Jace was himself. Jace spoke in a far quieter and softer voice than usual, for once desiring only Thanya to hear. "If you desire to discuss this further or anything else with me, feel free to do so. Not today, as we are both exhausted, but on my free day I would be more than happy to. I have business that requires me to travel a little anyway, so your company would be a welcome addition. Until next we meet, Miss Kamsing. I hope the rest of your day goes fairly." Jace would say, both inviting her if she desired to join him and making his goodbye as he would exit soon after, staying long enough to hear her response if any before exiting.
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:12 pm
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